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To lighten things up a bit, I thought I'd resurrect one of my favorite topics/pastimes/medicines/hobbies and oh yeah, drinks. Almost everyone has a favorite beer, so hows about sharing it with the rest of us? I know this has been discussed before, but maybe tastes have changed or you've discovered something unbeknowst heretofore...Hopefully, I'll learn about a new beer I hadn't heard of before! <note: Coors, American Budweiser, Bush... ain't beer >

For my money, the all around best (so far) is Paulaner Heffeweizen. It's crisp, not too filling, and has a beautiful finish. If I want something a little more fuller, I'll go for an Oatmeal Stout (it complements hearty stews as well as sweet dishes), or Sam Adams Cream Stout. My Romanian girlfriend really likes Heineken. I enjoy a Heine now and then, but one must take precaution not expose the green bottle to too much light for fear of skunkiness. Same goes with any light or clear bottle.

Beer...It's what's for dinner!

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"The Scots-Irish; Brewed in Scotland, bottled in Ireland, uncorked in America." ~Scots-Irish saying

Well, my favorite brews were all ones I made myself...but even then, my favorites were brown ales reminiscent of those found on the Emerald Isle; bitters like that of North Yorkshire; and lambics or fruit ales, often using a Belgian recipe.

Hopefully, if I can ever sell my home in Ohio, I can bring everything all back together and brew again. Until then, all I have are my memories...

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"As the sparrow flees from a hawk, so the man seeking humility flees from an argument". St John Climacus

My favorite beers are beers brewed in my native Ukraine. I know, I know, they are not world-famous (hopefully, "yet"), but there's just something amazing about them. My favorites are Obolon', Rohan', Chernihivs'ke. They are probably closer to "lager" type than to "ale" type, strong (but not overly bitter and not "stout"), crisp, with great after-taste.

I also like Czech beers, particularly Prazdroj, known in the USA as Pilsner Urquel (I drank in in Czech Republic and I must say it tastes better over there, probably because it does not like to be transported).

Because I have lived in Seattle for over 7 years, I became familiar with good Northwestern ales like Red Hook and Ballard Bitter IPA - they are good!

Hefeweizen, Blue Moon and the like, arrrgh... I like their taste, but my stomach does not handle them well, they are too acidic to me.

I have to agree with the Paulaner. It's a staple around my house. The Pilsner Urquell is also very good, though I haven't had it in Czechland (the group I went to Prague with was a teetotalling crowd). This time of year I also enjoy the Sam Adams Oktoberfest and very soon the Winter Lager. Both are quite good, especially on tap.

One I've taken a liking to recently is Ichiban Kirin. It's Japanese, which I know seems odd, but it really is good. It's a light beer and has a very smooth taste.

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"It is remarkable that what we call the world...in what professes to be true...will allow in one man no blemishes, and in another no virtue."--Charles Dickens

"There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."" Isaac Asimov

Troparion - Tone 1:O Sebastian, spurning the assemblies of the wicked,You gathered the wise martyrs Who with you cast down the enemy; And standing worthily before the throne of God, You gladden those who cry to you:Glory to him who has strengthened you! Glory to him who has granted you a crown!

LOL! Ironically, the Turkish Muslims drink something called raki, which is pretty much the same thing as arak- what the Lebonese drink. Both are almost identical to the Greek Ouzo. All three turn milky when you add water, hence the Lebonese name which means (I think) Lion's Milk. I used to love Ouzo, but after a wild night at OB's pad drinking Romana Sambuca a few years back, I almost can't handle any licorice drinks. Almost.

And I can't believe I forgot Smythwick's! From the same folk's who bring us Guinness; it's just a little better than Newcastle Brown Ale (another good one I learned from 'ol Nacho and OB!)... Is anyone else gettin' thirsty?

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"The Scots-Irish; Brewed in Scotland, bottled in Ireland, uncorked in America." ~Scots-Irish saying

"There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."" Isaac Asimov

Troparion - Tone 1:O Sebastian, spurning the assemblies of the wicked,You gathered the wise martyrs Who with you cast down the enemy; And standing worthily before the throne of God, You gladden those who cry to you:Glory to him who has strengthened you! Glory to him who has granted you a crown!

Many good choices. Newcastle's probably my favorite big national brewery. Samuel Smith is up there too, as well as Belhaven, Smithwick's, Old Speckled Hen and Sam Adams (the ales and wheats more than the lagers). I really like Franziskaner, which happens to be the Pope's favorite.

But my favorite beers of all are cask conditioned ales, otherwise known as "real ales." They are the BEST! Flat, 54 degrees, and fantastic!

I also have a weakness for cider, most especially the unfiltered, less processed kind (like scrumpy).

Ya know, Gabriel, for your poll to allow me only one choice, unless I can vote multiple times, I think the question could be worded better. Asking what beer I like? I like many styles, mostly the Hefeweisen (a wheat beer) and the Porter, a beer that you don't even have on the list. What about the IPAs and the Bocks, which are also good beers? To offer a voter only one choice, maybe your question should ask, "What is your [one] favorite beer?"

Ya know, Gabriel, for your poll to allow me only one choice, unless I can vote multiple times, I think the question could be worded better. Asking what beer I like? I like many styles, mostly the Hefeweisen (a wheat beer) and the Porter, a beer that you don't even have on the list. What about the IPAs and the Bocks, which are also good beers? To offer a voter only one choice, maybe your question should ask, "What is your [one] favorite beer?"

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeer. Gooooooooooooooooooooood.

My bad, brother. Feel free to list every one of your favs! Hopefully I'll learn about a new brew. For instance, Nacho and I hit the town tonight and I had a Young's Double Chocolate Stout. Freakin' amazing!

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"The Scots-Irish; Brewed in Scotland, bottled in Ireland, uncorked in America." ~Scots-Irish saying

My bad, brother. Feel free to list every one of your favs! Hopefully I'll learn about a new brew. For instance, Nacho and I hit the town tonight and I had a Young's Double Chocolate Stout. Freakin' amazing!

One of my favorites--I plead with Αριστοκλής to not bleep out any of this, because I'm merely stating the name of the beer--is Arrogant Bastard Ale by Stone Brewery of San Diego. "You're not worthy to drink this beer."

^^Yes, I'd rather drink porter than any other beer if I'm just sitting with some friends.

But still, there are times...like on Meatfare Sunday and Presbytera may make a Beef Wellington, and I had my own special stout served cellar temperature in a proper pub glass, with just the right amount of head to be able to support a dollar coin, the dry black patent malt lending its aroma to the meat as it is being carved...mmmmm...

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"As the sparrow flees from a hawk, so the man seeking humility flees from an argument". St John Climacus

Is there any truth to the story that the stream which the Guiness people use for their beer was once upon a time brackish, and that a pre-schism saint prayed over the water and it was cleansed? If true, would this make Guiness a type of Holy Water?

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"There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."" Isaac Asimov

^^Yes, I'd rather drink porter than any other beer if I'm just sitting with some friends.

But still, there are times...like on Meatfare Sunday and Presbytera may make a Beef Wellington, and I had my own special stout served cellar temperature in a proper pub glass, with just the right amount of head to be able to support a dollar coin, the dry black patent malt lending its aroma to the meat as it is being carved...mmmmm...

So what time is dinner? I'll bring dessert.

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He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8

^^Yes, I'd rather drink porter than any other beer if I'm just sitting with some friends.

But still, there are times...like on Meatfare Sunday and Presbytera may make a Beef Wellington, and I had my own special stout served cellar temperature in a proper pub glass, with just the right amount of head to be able to support a dollar coin, the dry black patent malt lending its aroma to the meat as it is being carved...mmmmm...

You know, after all that talk about bringing your brewing equipment to school (that never materialized), and now your bringing up your homebrews, I'm definitely going to have to come down there once you and your stuff are re-united. Either that, or there's going to be a report about a burglary in Dayton.....

(Mwa-ha-ha-ha).

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"There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."" Isaac Asimov

^^Yes, I'd rather drink porter than any other beer if I'm just sitting with some friends.

But still, there are times...like on Meatfare Sunday and Presbytera may make a Beef Wellington, and I had my own special stout served cellar temperature in a proper pub glass, with just the right amount of head to be able to support a dollar coin, the dry black patent malt lending its aroma to the meat as it is being carved...mmmmm...

You are not allowed to type such things on a Friday, Father!

It's sinful to lead others into temptation!

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"Hearing a nun's confession is like being stoned to death with popcorn." --Abp. Fulton Sheen

"There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."" Isaac Asimov

One of my favorites--I plead with Αριστοκλής to not bleep out any of this, because I'm merely stating the name of the beer--is Arrogant Bastard Ale by Stone Brewery of San Diego. "You're not worthy to drink this beer."

That stuff is great! I got my brother a bottle as a bit of a joke. He being a Coors Light kind of guy, his taste buds were not worthy! I had the whole thing to myself.

Coming from a country that knows good beer (Australia), and having travelled extensively through Nth America/Western/Eastern Europe, nothing beats a Tasmanian beer "Boags Draught". Though, when I was in a small town in Germany about 1/2 hr west of Hamburg (can't remember the name), they had the best home made dark beer I've ever tasted (and I've tasted more than a few beers in my time). Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Beer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just thinking, maybe because I'm drinking one right now, of another beer with a good name to go with its good taste: Dead Guy Ale by Rogue Brewery in Newport, Oregon. After sufficient exposure to light, parts of the bottle's label actually glow in the dark.

My roommate and I got an amazing deal on flights to London for Christmastime. You just reminded me that I'm going to be in beer heaven soon! We're going to take a trip out to western England (he wants to check out a Bible college in Gloucester)---cask ales and scrumpy in pub after pub! Sigh---if only the pound were not worth $2.09.

I love that stuff. Kiosks in Moscow would sell liter bottles for fairly cheap. Lot's of fun and good memories from Obolon'. I don't think I can get it here though.

In Kyiv, when I was there last time (summer 2006), a liter bottle of Obolon' was substantially cheaper than a 12-fl.oz. can of Budweiser. And you know what, I saw quite a lot of people eagerly buying Budweiser - they would say, ah, that's American, cool, must be great stuff...

In Kyiv, when I was there last time (summer 2006), a liter bottle of Obolon' was substantially cheaper than a 12-fl.oz. can of Budweiser. And you know what, I saw quite a lot of people eagerly buying Budweiser - they would say, ah, that's American, cool, must be great stuff...

That's like my trip to China when, two weeks into the three-week tour, a good number of us couldn't wait to eat at the first McDonalds we saw. Good ol' American food, if food it can be called.